Translation guide
How to express that something starts, comes from, or is created in a particular place, time, or source.
a cargo flight originating from London
A noun meaning 'starting point' or 'origin'. Used in formal or technical contexts.
この川の起点は山の中にある。
The originating point of this river is in the mountains.
Refers to the place where something originated, especially cultural items, traditions, or products.
寿司の発祥地は東南アジアだと言われている。
It is said that the originating place of sushi is Southeast Asia.
To indicate where something comes from or what causes it.
Means 'to originate from' or 'to be derived from'. Used for origins of words, customs, or abstract things.
この言葉はラテン語に由来する。
This word originates from Latin.
その習慣は古代中国に由来する。
That custom originates from ancient China.
A more casual way to say 'comes from'. Suitable for everyday conversation.
この問題は誤解から来ている。
This problem originates from a misunderstanding.
Noun meaning 'origin' or 'genesis'. Often used in academic or historical contexts.
Means 'source' or 'origin' in a broad sense. Often used in compounds like 〜が元で (due to ~).
風邪が元で肺炎になった。
Pneumonia developed originating from a cold.
To say that something was first made or thought of by someone or somewhere.
Used for things that originated in a particular place, especially cultural or commercial products.
これは日本発祥の技術です。
This is a technology originating in Japan.
Literally 'born in ~', used figuratively for ideas, movements, or products.
このアイデアは会議で生まれた。
This idea originated in the meeting.
Noun/verb meaning 'invention' or 'devising'. Focuses on the act of creating something new.
Describing a phone call, letter, or message that starts from a particular person or place.
Used for calls, emails, or transmissions originating from a specific source.
これは東京発信のニュースです。
This is news originating from Tokyo.
海外発信のメールに注意してください。
Please be careful of emails originating from overseas.
Simple way to say 'from'. Works for calls, letters, etc.
これは彼からの手紙です。
This is a letter originating from him.
The English word 'originating' is often used as a participle. In Japanese, it is rarely translated as a single word. Instead, use patterns like 〜発の, 〜に由来する, or rephrase the sentence.
The origin of life has not yet been fully elucidated.
このシステムは彼が考案した。
This system was originated by him.